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Solution Architect

£35,000 - 60,000
Royal Mail
Eastcheap 12, London
£35,000 - 60,000
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Company Size
5k+
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Regular
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Broad knowledge of information technologies and integration methods. - Strong systems integration experience. - Ability to communicate complex technical designs to non-technical audiences. - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical architecture roles across the development lifecycle. - Experience designing and implementing complex systems architectures in distributed environments. - Knowledge of enterprise-wide systems architectures. - Practical experience in service, application, data, and infrastructure architecture. - Nice to have: Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile transformation. - Qualifications: Architecture training/qualifications (e.g., TOGAF certification) and Agile training/qualifications or experience (Scrum, Kanban).

Technologies

Confluence
Kanban
TOGAF

Responsibilities

- Translate project blueprints into detailed solution designs. - Prepare architecture designs that meet requirements and align with target vision. - Develop technology specifications and leverage existing technologies for optimal business use. - Apply architectural concepts to ensure scalability, security, reliability, and flexibility. - Govern supplier solutions and ensure alignment across processes, applications, data, and technology. - Partner with business analysts and development teams to deliver solutions iteratively in Agile sprint cycles. - Educate stakeholders on Agile ways of working and the benefits of iterative delivery.

Description


We are Royal Mail Group, undergoing one of the most significant technology transformations in our history. We are modernizing our systems to deliver innovative and scalable solutions to support our customers and colleagues across the UK. We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Technology team and help shape the future of our digital landscape. In this role, you will be key in designing and governing solutions that are scalable and aligned with changing business needs. Youll work closely with transformation architects, business analysts, and development teams to ensure efficient delivery aligned with our Architecture principles. By joining us, you will be part of a major transformation programme that shapes the future of Royal Mail Group, working on high-impact projects with budgets up to £10M. Our culture values innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, car allowances, healthcare, an 18% annual bonus potential, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and a generous pension scheme. Additional benefits include family-friendly support, discounts, and 24/7 access to wellbeing services. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from the Armed Forces community. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and welcome your application.
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